Posted: February 19th, 2018

Congenital heart disorder : The 3 Profound Facts About Drug Administrarion

Mickey, a 6-year-old child with a congenital heart disorder is admitted with congestive heart failure.

Digoxin (lanoxin) 0.12 mg is ordered for the child.

The bottle of Lanoxin contains .05 mg of Lanoxin in 1 ml of solution. What amount should the nurse administer to the child?

A. 1.2 ml
B. 2.4 ml
C. 3.5 ml
D. 4.2 ml